Rating: 3.79
(84)

Christmas M&Ms Brownies

December 17, 2024

Christmas M&Ms brownies are a fun, festive treat that combine the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the colorful crunch of M&Ms, making them the perfect holiday dessert. These brownies are not only easy to make but also a surefire crowd-pleaser, with their vibrant red and green M&Ms adding a touch of holiday cheer to every bite. Whether you’re preparing them for a family gathering, holiday party, or simply craving something sweet, these brownies are sure to become a seasonal favorite.

The base of these brownies is made from a simple yet delicious chocolate batter. Melted chocolate and butter create a rich, dense foundation for the brownies, while eggs and sugar add sweetness and structure. What makes them truly special is the addition of M&Ms, which bring a pop of color and sweetness to the brownies, while their candy coating adds a slight crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft, gooey interior.

The beauty of these Christmas brownies is in their simplicity. Once baked, the brownies are soft, fudgy, and packed with the delicious flavor of chocolate. The M&Ms, scattered throughout the batter, melt slightly during baking but retain their vibrant colors and slight crunch, providing little bursts of sweetness with every bite. For an extra festive touch, you can press additional M&Ms into the top of the brownies just before baking, creating a more decorative, colorful look.

Christmas M&Ms brownies are incredibly versatile and can be customized to suit your taste. You can add a swirl of white chocolate, sprinkle some crushed candy canes on top for a minty twist, or even drizzle melted chocolate over the brownies once they’ve cooled for an extra decadent touch.

Perfect for holiday baking, these Christmas M&Ms brownies are a fun, easy dessert that adds a festive touch to your celebrations. The combination of fudgy chocolate, crunchy M&Ms, and holiday spirit makes them a sweet treat that will delight everyone, young and old alike.

M&Ms Brownies
Christmas M&Ms Brownies
3.79 from 84 votes
Rich and fudgy brownies studded with festive red and green M&Ms, perfect for a holiday treat!
Servings 1 people
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Christmas M&Ms red and green

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the melted butter and sugar until well combined.
  • Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  • In another bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  • Fold in half of the Christmas M&Ms, then pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, smoothing it into an even layer.
  • Sprinkle the remaining M&Ms on top of the batter.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  • Allow the brownies to cool in the baking dish before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Calories: 250kcal
Meal Type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baking, desserts, holiday treats
Cooking Method: Baked
Diet: Nut-free
Time: 30-45 Min
Level: Easy
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  1. User avatar Dr. Lyda Halvorson says:

    2 stars
    I followed the recipe but my brownies ended up really dry. Maybe my oven is too hot? I don’t know but I was disappointed. 🙁

    1. User avatar micha.hamill82 says:

      3 stars
      Maybe you put in too much flour? It can happen! Just follow the measurements precisely. And yeah, ovens can be tricky sometimes! Good luck next time!

    2. User avatar lorena.herman27 says:

      4 stars
      I think your oven might be the issue, but you could also try reducing the baking time a bit. Brownies should be fudgy, not dry! Don’t lose hope; you can nail it next time! 😊

  2. User avatar Spider Guardian says:

    5 stars
    These brownies are the best! Super fudgy and that chocolatey goodness is to die for. My whole family loved them, especially the kids with the M&Ms!

  3. User avatar karyn.heller39 says:

    3 stars
    I think these brownies would be good with nuts too. Just saying! Don’t hate me, but the M&Ms seem unnecessary. Just stick with plain chocolate!

  4. User avatar bridget.jenkins says:

    5 stars
    These brownies were a hit at our Christmas party! So rich and chocolaty. 5 stars!

  5. 5 stars
    11/10, would recommend to a friend. Brownies and M&Ms, what’s not to love?

    1. User avatar Duncan Idaho says:

      2 stars
      Really? I thought brownies are better without extra stuff like M&Ms. Just saying.

    2. User avatar ShanksOnePiece says:

      5 stars
      Absolutely! The combination is divine. I’ve made these twice already this month!

  6. 3 stars
    I tried these and they were a bit too sweet for me. The M&Ms are just too much. 3 stars.

  7. User avatar suzanne.adams25 says:

    3 stars
    I followed the recipe exactly and it was too sweet for my taste. Maybe less sugar next time?

  8. 3 stars
    Just okay. I think I expected too much. They were decent but not wow.

  9. User avatar alissa.stroman says:

    2 stars
    I thought brownies had to be baked? My grandma says she always microwaves them.

    1. User avatar Frost Atronach says:

      2 stars
      I don’t think that’s right… Brownies are supposed to be baked in the oven, right? Microwaving them sounds weird.

    2. User avatar hermina.ankunding6 says:

      4 stars
      Your grandma is onto something! Microwaving can work too, but there’s just something about the oven that gives the best texture. 😋

  10. User avatar zaida.rice33 says:

    4 stars
    These taste amazing but I accidentally put an extra egg in. I think it made them more fudgy. Still good.

  11. 2 stars
    Not impressed. My brownies came out too gooey, I don’t know what I did wrong. 2 stars.

    1. User avatar linn.wolff says:

      4 stars
      I’m sorry to hear that! Sometimes the oven temperature can be off, or maybe they needed a bit longer to bake. Don’t give up! Try again.

    2. User avatar almeda.predovic22 says:

      5 stars
      Gooey? Sounds delicious to me! Maybe it’s just how brownies should be. I would totally eat those!

  12. 2 stars
    Mine didn’t turn out like the pic! They came out flat. What did I do wrong?

  13. 4 stars
    So easy to make but I used milk chocolate M&Ms by accident and now I can’t stop eating them!

    1. User avatar Brand-shei says:

      5 stars
      Milk chocolate M&Ms sound amazing! Honestly, I think I’d love it more that way. Can’t wait to try it!

  14. 5 stars
    These brownies are a hit at every Christmas party! So rich and chocolatey!

  15. 5 stars
    Love them! Tried it with walnuts too! Delicious! 🎉

  16. User avatar terminatorXYZ says:

    3 stars
    I followed the recipe but mine came out super dry. Maybe I baked them too long? 🤔

  17. 1 star
    Simple and quick, but I accidentally burnt mine. Sad face.

    1. User avatar chu.johnston88 says:

      2 stars
      Burnt? How could you do that?! It’s not that hard, just watch the oven!

    2. 4 stars
      Aw, that’s too bad! Maybe next time try cutting down the baking time a bit?

  18. 5 stars
    Brownies for Christmas? Genius! Can’t wait to bake them again next year. Loved the colors!

  19. 4 stars
    I ain’t never used cocoa powder before. Do I really need it? Just asking!

  20. 1 star
    Baking is way too complicated. Why do we need sifted flour? Can’t just dump it in?

    1. User avatar aide.pacocha51 says:

      4 stars
      I get what you mean, but sifting helps make the flour lighter and removes clumps. It can make a big difference in the texture! Give it a try!

  21. User avatar shawana.boyle says:

    5 stars
    These brownies are amazing! My kids loved them.

  22. User avatar darin.lesch28 says:

    5 stars
    Just made these tonight and they were GONE in minutes! Yum!

    1. 3 stars
      I made them too, but my kids didn’t like the green M&Ms. Weird, right? Still taste good tho!

    2. User avatar Stacy Glover says:

      5 stars
      So glad to hear they were a hit! 😍 These are my favorite holiday treat!

  23. User avatar nery.mertz78 says:

    4 stars
    Brownies + Christmas M&Ms = holiday winner 🎉

  24. User avatar hilario.armstrong44 says:

    2 stars
    Ingredients are fine but I don’t like cocoa. They were okay but I won’t make again.

    1. User avatar wilbert.cummerata59 says:

      3 stars
      Not everyone likes chocolate, that’s fine! Anyway, brownies need cocoa, it’s like a rule, lol.

    2. User avatar gregory.schmitt says:

      4 stars
      You could try using a different flavor like vanilla or almond extract instead of cocoa. Maybe that would work better for you!

  25. User avatar oscar.mcdermott51 says:

    5 stars
    These brownies are so festive! We made them for our Christmas party and they disappeared in minutes. Yummy!

  26. User avatar frankie.glover says:

    2 stars
    What’s the point of adding M&Ms? Just chocolate overload, ugh. Disappointed!

    1. User avatar loura.hauck57 says:

      3 stars
      I kinda get what you’re saying, but it’s brownies, not health food! Sometimes you just gotta indulge, right?

    2. User avatar moses.ernser28 says:

      5 stars
      I think the M&Ms add a fun touch! Who doesn’t love a little crunch and color? 😋

  27. User avatar Gaius Helen Mohiam says:

    3 stars
    Why use M&Ms? Chocolate chips are way better. Anyway, they turned out okay.

  28. User avatar christian.schuppe41 says:

    3 stars
    Can you use different candies? I don’t have Christmas M&Ms. 🙁

    1. 5 stars
      Yeah, you can use any kind of candies you like! Just make sure they’re not too hard. I’d suggest chocolate chips or nuts maybe.

  29. 5 stars
    These brownies were a hit at our Christmas party! Super fudgy and delicious. 5 stars!

    1. User avatar donald.ziemann54 says:

      5 stars
      I totally agree! These brownies are just the best. I made them for my family and they vanished in minutes!

    2. User avatar brant.blick91 says:

      2 stars
      Not sure if they’re really that good. I tried making them and they came out too dry. What did I do wrong?!

  30. User avatar Barry Manilow says:

    4 stars
    Yummy! These look so good! Are you sure about the temps? Mine always burn at that temp.

  31. User avatar alessandra.langosh44 says:

    3 stars
    Too rich for my taste, but my husband loved them.

    1. User avatar Tom Bombadil says:

      4 stars
      Maybe try adding some nuts? It might balance out the sweetness!

  32. User avatar Spriggan Matron says:

    5 stars
    Yasss! Just made these and they disappeared in minutes. So good! 🎄❤️

  33. User avatar dorsey.boyle says:

    2 stars
    Honestly, not that great. They tasted too sweet for me.

    1. User avatar johnnie.maggio64 says:

      5 stars
      Sweet? I thought they were perfect! Everyone loves them at our xmas party, must be a taste thing.

    2. User avatar Glossu "Beast" Rabban says:

      4 stars
      I totally get what you mean! They can be on the sweeter side if you aren’t used to it. Maybe try cutting back on the sugar next time?

  34. 5 stars
    Omg, made these for my kids. They went crazy for them! Best brownies ever!

  35. 2 stars
    I followed the recipe but mine turned out super dry… what did I do wrong?

    1. User avatar tobie.stroman90 says:

      3 stars
      I think the eggs could’ve been beaten more or you didn’t add enough butter. It’s easy to make em dry if you don’t mix right!

    2. User avatar leigh.hessel18 says:

      4 stars
      Sounds like you might’ve overbaked them. Maybe check your oven temperature with a thermometer next time.

  36. User avatar curtis.goyette6 says:

    4 stars
    I’m not a big fan of Christmas M&Ms. Can I use regular ones?

  37. User avatar elliott.abbott says:

    4 stars
    So easy to make, and they look super festive! Perfect for my party!

  38. 5 stars
    These are the best brownies ever! Perfect for the holidays. My family loves them!

  39. User avatar suanne.heidenreich says:

    2 stars
    Isn’t this just like any other chocolate brownie? M&Ms don’t make it special.

    1. User avatar barbra.simonis says:

      4 stars
      I see your point, but the M&Ms are festive! They add a little color and fun, especially for Christmas gatherings.

    2. User avatar rich.landlord says:

      5 stars
      Nah, I think the M&Ms do make it special. You just gotta try it to see! Plus, who doesn’t love M&Ms?

  40. User avatar joseph.wisozk says:

    5 stars
    Yummy! Best brownies ever. Can’t wait to make again for New Year’s!

  41. 4 stars
    I don’t like brownies much, but these look pretty good. I might try making them for my family.

  42. User avatar Dwarven Centurion says:

    5 stars
    Brownies? More like, yummiest thing ever! 🥳

  43. User avatar suspiciousCommentator says:

    4 stars
    Wow, the kids loved them! But I used regular M&Ms because I couldn’t find Christmas ones. Still good!

  44. User avatar willard.towne2001 says:

    3 stars
    So sweet! I personally thought it was too much sugar. Next time, I’ll reduce the sugar.

  45. User avatar dean.feeney1995 says:

    5 stars
    Great recipe! Real easy, even I with my no cook skills could do it! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    1. User avatar oPandariaNo says:

      5 stars
      So happy to hear that! These brownies are super easy and delicious, right? 🍫😊

  46. User avatar frida.deckow1951 says:

    2 stars
    I think the instructions were confusing. Why do you bake them after? Lol.

  47. 5 stars
    These brownies are AMAZING! I can’t believe how chocolaty they are!

    1. 5 stars
      I totally agree! These brownies are pure chocolate heaven! 🎉

  48. User avatar sean.bauch42 says:

    3 stars
    Too much sugar! Next time I’ll use less. Also, the M&Ms are cute but the kids just picked them off.

  49. 2 stars
    Dunno if I did something wrong but mine came out kinda dry 🤔.

  50. User avatar carmel.hudson46 says:

    5 stars
    Yum! Made these for my kids and they ate the whole tray in one night! Definitely a keeper.

    1. User avatar ettie.russel91 says:

      5 stars
      That’s awesome! Kids love brownies, and these sound like a hit! 😍

  51. 5 stars
    My kids LOVE these! We made them together and had a blast. Thank you for the recipe!

  52. User avatar milford.lind2003 says:

    5 stars
    These brownies are heaven! I can’t stop eating them. The flavor is incredible. Yum! ❤️

    1. 5 stars
      Totally agree! These brownies are the best! 💖

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